A haunting statue called "Eternal Silence" has quite the reputation among visitors with active imaginations.

A gothic church spire sits atop this skyscraper, the tallest church in the world.

The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

This morbid, delightful curiosity shop offers everything from animal bones to human teeth.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

This Indiana walk of fame honors music legends with record-shaped plaques in the pavement.

This shop is named for a runaway elephant who smashed through its doors, stole some peanuts, and spent five days on the lam.

This elaborate estate contains a stunning marble aviary, a sunken conservatory, and a magnificent music room with a two-story pipe organ.

A large collection of motorbikes with some impressive gems.

The bespectacled, cocktail-sipping pachyderm is a strange but fitting liquor store mascot.

This former Indiana quarry has been transformed into a park and SCUBA site where divers can explore the drowned mining equipment.

Colorful collection of antique musical oddities.

The first artificial white water river course in North America cuts right through an Indiana city.

This unassuming home was once “grand central station” for the Underground Railroad.

A humble homemade ride attracts visitors from around the globe to this small Midwestern town.

This library and museum is dedicated to the life and literature of the Indianapolis native author.

One man's vision and a labor of love of many.

This stunning gothic ruin was a casualty of the Indiana steel industry crash.

This hidden stream beneath Indianapolis makes an appearance in the best-selling novel "Underground Airlines."

The first spinning jail built in the United States is the only one that still turns.

The site of a 19th century "dream city" that almost rivaled Chicago before being swallowed by the Indiana sand dunes.